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Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2010.

MACHANDER, David With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved David in Victoria, BC on November 18/2010, at the age of 43. He was born in Europe and came to Canada with his parents when he was only 1 year old. David was an extrememly loving and caring man who will be forever loved and missed by his mom Milla, dad Walter, sister Michelle, brother-in-law Thomas, his 2 nieces Mya and Ava, his love and partner Marlys, his extended family in Europe, Alberta and the Anderson family. He will be sorely missed by the many dear longstanding and special friends he made along his lifes journey. David was a Biochemist, an intelligent and multitalented individual, who was well travelled and spoke 3 languages. David was also an excellent musician. He was rated as one of the best drummers in North America. He was also an avid sportsman. As a young boy, he attended a Nancy Greene Olympic Ski Camp. He grew up surfing and windsurfing during family trips to Hawaii. Later he added kite boarding, snowboarding and mountain biking to his list of favorite activities here on the island. David was well known for his great sense of humour which he inherited from his Grandfather and Uncle Honza. He was a talented cook and his special european dishes will also be missed! David loved animals. His two baby bengals leo and azhia, will miss him very much. The family would like to thank Dr. Ming, and all the nurses who took care of David at Victoria General Hospital. Your excellent care is greatly appreciated. Marlys shall never forget all of the doctors and nurses in the ICU for their support and kindness. He will be laid to rest in the beautiful Sequoia Gardens. Family and friends will gather to celebrate David's life on November 27th, 2010. Donations can be made in David's memory to The Liver And Kidney Foundation and the SPCA. Davie, We all will love you forever. We will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts. Good bye Dear David and God speed! 610870 View Enhanced Obituary

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Oliver Tietz

November 7, 2015

It's been close to 5 years since you've passed. I should of said something sooner, but, I'ma fool! David, you and I, shared such a similar path in life and it's so sad that our lives distance themselves over the years. You jave never been far from my thoughts and I think of your parents and sister often. Life is too short to be selfish and think of your own necessities when there are. Were people like you and your family. God bless you, you made a difference my friend

November 26, 2011

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND NEVER
FORGOTTEN.

WITH RESPECT AND ADMIRATION
YOUR COUSINS ALL OVER THE WORLD WORKING, TRAVELLING, VISITING.

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!

FOR THE LAST TIME IN THIS BOOK

November 26, 2011

WE ALL MISS YOU DAVID SO VERY MUCH.
YOU ALWAYS WILL BE CLOSE TO US.
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS WE WILL LOVE YOU.

Jolana Phillips-Veinott

November 20, 2011

We miss you very much David...You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

The Cerny Family

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Marlys Drader

November 18, 2011

Dear Davie,
It seems impossible that a year has gone by without your cheery presence! Not a day goes by without talk about you. You have provided so many people with great memories and stories. I can speak for so many when I say you managed to make us better people by being a part of our lives. Thank -you for showing us what is really important in life. Love is the real lesson we are supposed to learn here. You had this figured out and it is why you were so happy and enjoyed life to the extremes. It is why you were so unique and talented and able to shine brighter than everyone around you. You were always so effortlessly beyond everyone else and yet so modest about it:) I believe you were trying to teach us all.
I miss you and you will always be the great love of my life. You were also the most important teacher. You are always with all of us everyday. I know you are with me and always will be;)
I love you Davie

Marlys

Milla Machander

November 13, 2011

I WAS HERE, I LIVED, I LOVED, I WAS HERE, YES I WAS HERE...

THE ONE THAT WE HAVE LOVED AND LOST WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US IN MEMORY AND IN PRAYERS.
FOR THE LOVE BETWEEN US IS A SPIRITUAL BOND THAT DEATH CANNOT SEVER.
AS IMPOSSIBLE AS IT SEEM NOW A TIME WILL COME WHEN WE WILL BE ABLE TO THINK AND FEEL THE CONNECTION WITHOUT PAIN AND EMPTINESS THAT WE FEEL NOW.
WE WILL HEAL IN OUR OWN WAY AND OUR OWN TIME.
THE ONE THAT WE HAVE LOVED AND LOST WOULD WANT IT THAT WAY.
WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU DAVID MACHANDER
ALL THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES.
YOUR LOVE FOR LIFE, NATURE, RACE WITH WIND, GREAT SENSE OF HUMOUR, LOVE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS CLOSE AND FAR AWAY.

IN LOVING MEMORY YOUR MOM, DAD, MICHELLE, MYA AND AVA, FAMILIES IN CANADA AND IN EUROPE AND YOUR MANY, MANY FRIENDS, PERSONS WHO YOU LOVED.

WRITTEN TODAY NOVEMBER 13, 2011.

DAVID PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 18, 2010.

Marca

April 3, 2011

Mily bratranku,dnes jsem byla v nasich drahych Krtinach a moc vzpominala na nase v podstate jedine setkani.I presto,jaka nas delila vzdalenost,nase pokrevni pouto nemuze byt zpretrhano.Moc na Tebe budeme zde v CR vsichni vzpominat,myslet a modlit se.Vime,ze jsi v dobre spolecnosti babicky a dedy!!!Marca s rodinou

Milla Machander

February 8, 2011

MISSING YOU NOW
LOVING YOU ALWAYS!

MOM,DAD AND EUROPEAN FAMILIES.

Stephen Cameron

January 3, 2011

David not only enjoyed life to its fullest but also loved to share his experiences with his closest friends. David and I would frequently use each other as sounding boards on new ideas and challenges at work. We even worked as partners together for a year on an online business. Unfortunately, we discovered that shipping liquids by air became a profit dissolver when fuel prices became volatile. The meager profits were enough for us to buy some wings from time to time though. David was responsible for getting me started in most of my outdoor activities. David and I would revel in planning our next adventure and sharing the memories of our previous ones, often talking together for hours on end.
In my first year knowing David, I went with some friends (Tim and Greg) to Hawaii. This is when I found out Hawaii was one of David’s favourite places. He drew me a detailed map of the island’s best boogie boarding spots. One of these was Sandy Beach. He said there was a great bay right next to the beach and not to go to Sandy as it had very tubey, thick waves, well known for injuries. Of course, this is where we ended up… This was my first experience of a “thick” wave. The waves were only 5 or 6 feet (measuring from the back of the wave as was the local custom) but were very wide. You could pass the wave by and the current of the back would still pull you over the falls. We all survived the day, but Tim did end up chipping a tooth. Later David, Scott and I would end up buying better boards and fins to be able to kick in on the bigger stuff. The largest ones I surfed with David were out at Sombreo and were forecasted at 17 foot faces (front of wave). Whenever we went out on big days, we would spend time at the beach assessing currents and wave periods. David always liked to “take in the scene.” This was another thing I learned from him. One of the scenes he shared after his last trip to Mexico was sitting behind the waves and looking around at the beach. The day was sunny, there were tropical birds flying and the beach was deserted save for one couple. He had said the only thing that could have made the moment better would have been if Scott and I had been there too. Unfortunately, as he was having this peaceful moment, the ocean was working up a surprise for him, and a 24 foot wave emerged from behind. He wasn’t able to swim through the wave and ended up sloshing through to the shore like wet rag on tumble dry. He always reminded me never to take the ocean’s power for granted.
Then there was mountain biking. We started out on clunky old bikes. Mine was a Sears special. At the end of my first bike, I had broken off my pedals, bent my handle bar, broken spokes and warped my tire wheel, broken my front and back derailleur and popped a few tires. David’s bike fared a bit better and was the envy as he had some small spring shocks in the front forks. On one of our adventures to the North Shore, David decided to upgrade his bike. We found a consignment bike shop there. After lots of time going through the bikes on hand, David had it narrowed down to a handful. When he asked my opinion I said, if I was you, I would buy your dream bike. My dream bike was a mouthful – a Kona Stab Primo Deluxe with 6 inches of travel on the front, 7 on the back, hydraulic disk brakes and 3 inch wide tires. I decided that buying my wedding ring was a higher priority than buying my dream bike and David decided that my dream bike was a great idea – and after swapping out the gear ring, was his dream bike too! We both made the right choices that day. I think he liked the Kona reference to Hawaii too, but really, the bike was like riding a sofa down a gravel rock slide. A few years later I would end up picking up a similar version of the same bike and we enjoyed referring to each other as the Kona brothers. We rode our bikes with friends on many of the mountains around the Island and a few on the North Shore. These included Cumberland, Mt. Washington, Mt. Prevost, Mt. Tseuhalem, Rocky Mountain Highway, Broom Hill, Mt Benson, Nield Road and Heartland – AKA the dump. Heartland was by far our most frequently ridden. For years we went every week, often going on rides of three hours or more. We would vent about our troubles on the way up the mountain (we often walked as our bikes were heavy and not designed for climbing the steeps) and then focus on having fun on the way down. We did this in the rain, snow and dark. We quickly learned the merits of having a light with enough power to stay bright for more than 30 minutes! David always loved pushing himself to the next level of challenge. This would be either a new route down a rock face or a higher and bigger wheelie drop. He was by far the best at slow moving wheelie drops, his highest being over 6 feet!
Next there was windsurfing. David and Joe Barlow donated their old equipment to me when they started up kite boarding. David and I spent the following few years learning our new sports. We were each other’s safety watch. I could always feel safe on the water knowing that David would be there to fetch me if something catastrophic occurred. On rare occasions, we would both be up and going at the same time and close enough to smile and wave to one another. The waving usually involved me crashing immediately after! After a while, David returned to windsurfing as he found it to be more fun having us both sharing the same sport. The Nitinat, Island View Beach, Gordon’s Beach, Esquimalt Lagoon, Pipers Lagoon, Joe Klemik’s Parent’s Beach, Parksville Beach and Gorge trips were all great places we caught some wind. Whenever our travels took us to the US, his first stop for food was always Taco Bell. For whatever reason – this was the best food ever! I must admit that I enjoyed it too.
These moments and many more are forever imprinted in my memory. David was a true friend and is sorely missed.

MILLA/WALTER MACHANDER

December 22, 2010

YOU WERE A SPECIAL GIFT FROM GOD, AND ALWAYS WILL BE CLOSE TO US.
YOU ARE LOVED WITH A LOVE BEYOND TELLING,
MISSED WITH A GRIEF BEYOND TEARS.
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS WE WILL LOVE YOU.
ALWAYS YOUR MOM AND DAD.

December 14, 2010

A FRIEND CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT DAVID IS GONE WHEN I FOUND THIS OUT I WAS IN SHOCK. I CAN TELL MAANY STORIES ABOUT DAVID AND HE WAS MY FRIEND MY BROTHER AND A PART OF MY FAMILY.
WE ALL WILL MISS YOU. I'M SORRY AND GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BE WITH YOU DAVID DEC/14/2010 STEVEN.T.ARMSTRONG

Jana Vrana

December 13, 2010

Milla, Walter a Michelle uprimnu sustrast celej rodine Jana s Rodinou a deti

Linda Coleman

December 13, 2010

Dear Marlys;
My deepest sympathy is with you in this trying time. To laugh, to love, to share in your life with David will be forever in your heart. To find a love like that, to share a life like that, is a rare and precious thing. Not many people find what you had with David, so remember the good times, the bad times and the sad times. Your love for each other will outlast the sands of time. You will now have another guardian angel looking out for you and his name is 'David'

Michael Smith

December 6, 2010

There is not a day that will pass when I do not think of your goofy mischevious little grin. You were a amazing friend to all who were honoured to have known you. Although Dave had a some bad habits (meatball,and pizza subs lol) his love,kindness,generosity,mind,and talent were intoxicating as well as infectious. Will miss our summers of soaking up the sun buddy............To Marlys his life partner we wish you the very best in this tough time, as well as my deepest sympathies to his Family. Dave my friend , my brother , you left us much too soon , we will carry you in our hearts always. Knowing you has made all who knew you better.

Dean Houston

December 6, 2010

Marlys, I am so sad David is gone. When I met him it was obvious you two were supposed to be together. We all had so much more to do and talk about.

Deepest sympathy

David Spofford

December 5, 2010

We love you, all 5 of us, we will never forget you. You will live on in our hearts forever. Thank you for making our lives better. See you on the other side dear brother Dave.

Family Cerny

December 5, 2010

Our hearts go out to Mirka, Walter, Michelle and Damone during this sad snd tragic time. May your hearts heal in knowing David has found peace in heaven and is looked after by our one and only.

Simon Cheung

December 5, 2010

David, he was sure a really cool guy. The first time I met him was about 4 years ago at a small company called Cellfor. I remember we worked together on small projects and he was a detail oriented person, but with a really cool personality. He was always so friendly and energetic, I always thought he was a good role model. I was ever more impressed when my fiancee showed me his drumming video on Youtube, it was really pro, he was nothing but amazing. Really wished he could drum on me and Jabin's wedding day :D

I was so happy when I heard David and Marlys were a couple, they look soo good together and they were really really happy. I still remember how caring he was to make sure Marlys did not get any gluten into her food during our double date dinner at a local Korean restaurant. He was ever so meticulous on ordering, and he really enjoyed the meal.

I really miss the guy. It's too bad I never got to go wind surfing with him.
Surfs up dude.

Simon

Tara Sundquest

December 4, 2010

I met David through my friendship with Marlys. Marlys and Dave were my roommates and I saw the love between them blossom and grow. I'm sad for the loss of my good friend and a great man. My sympathy to Marlys, his family and friends.

David, may you be at peace.....you will be missed and always loved.

Mark Drader

December 4, 2010

Marlys,
I want you to know that my deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to you at this time. Knowing David these past couple of years, I felt as if I had another brother. I also want to commend you on his service. It was perfect. I'm sure even David is proud. I'm sorry that your life together was so short, but very happy for the love you shared and the memories you have made with each other. I love you sis, if there is anything you need, please call me.

Jabin Kim

December 4, 2010

It's so sad to know that it will be a long while before we can see Dave again.
I've known Dave for almost 4 years, two of which I've worked with him. He was patient, understanding, kind and had an awesome sense of humour which one would typically not associate with someone who is so intelligent, brilliant and smart. Not to mention, extremely talented on those drum sets!

I was ecstatic and excited when I heard that Dave and Marlys were dating, then almost a year and half ago, when I heard that they moved in together, and then soon after, they were planning their future together.

Marlys is like my sister to me, whom I've known and been close with for over 5 years now, and I couldn't have asked for anyone more amazing than our Dave.

Of the MANY most memorable moments, the sweetest thing that I will forever remember about Dave is how when we went out on our double date (Marlys, Dave, my fiance and I) last year, Dave was very careful about what we ordered and how things were cooked, as he knew every bit about Marlys's gluten allergies. It was his first time trying Korean food so he was that much more cautious. Together with the staff at the restaurant, we made sure that Marlys didn't get sick. :)

I've never seen anyone who took so much care about how and what to order so that his girl friend/common-law partner/fiancee/wife-to-be... which ever you may choose to call her... will not get sick. Right then and there, I knew that he was the one for her.

Which is why I'm that much more devastated to realize that their wedding won't happen in this life time.

Dave, I miss you and always will. Though you won't get to marry my sister this time, I'll always think of you as my brother-in-law.

Love you and will miss you always.

Jabin

D.H. Sutherland

December 4, 2010

Davie,
I'll always keep a bit of your spirit, your warmth and your humour close to my heart.
The love between you and Marlys has been the truest representation of love I've ever seen close up. You and M are the happiest example of husband and wife in my live: your love stands as my best inspiration of love for all time.
I'm glad in my trips to Victoria that I've been able to see that love between the two of you, and have been able to bask in its glow.
Yours forever in awe and positive spirit,

D. H. Sutherland

Marlys Drader

December 4, 2010

Davie,
You are truly the most amazing human being I will ever know and the truest love I will ever have. Time was too short for us but I will treasure these last 2 years forever. Until we meet again, I love you
Marlys Drader

Francis Nano

December 2, 2010

I was saddened and shocked to hear of Dave’s death. He was such a great guy. Although we had no formal reason to talk, we often would engage in conversation, and Dave’s warm and pleasant personality made it an easy and enjoyable thing to do. For some reason I have an image of him as always having an autoradiogram in his hand, as he finished yet another experiment. I have the deepest sympathy for his family, as it must be hard to loose such a talented and loving family member. Fran Nano (UVic professor)

Terry Pearson

December 2, 2010

I got to know Dave in the Biochemistry Department at UVic where I am a prof. It is so upsetting to hear that he has passed away. My condolences to his family, friends and all who knew and loved him. Dave was a great guy-always kind, interesting and positive. Mzuri safari Dave--

December 2, 2010

Je velmi tezke pro mne vyjadrit slovy smutek nad umrtim syna meho pritele z mladi Waltra Machandra .
Uprimnou soustrast za celou rodinu Martinek,
Schaffhausen, Svycarsko

November 29, 2010

Dave was a highly intelligent man, an enormously talented (yet modest) drummer, and a great friend to me. He was a source of constant inspiration for me, and I will miss him a lot.

Sincere condolences to friends and family.
John connors and family.

Megan McDonald

November 29, 2010

It came as a great shock to me to hear of Dave's passing. Dave and I were roommates in Victoria for 2 years through many good and tough times. We spent many times talking about life, love and music. I look back on that time as very special and it will be sad to think he won't be around. My heart goes out to his family.

Tony Antunovich

November 28, 2010

I am very sorry to hear about David's passing. I only met him a few times, but the times we did hang out together showed me what a great human being he was.

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to David's parents, and to my friend Michelle. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

May God bless you, David. Rest in peace, brother.

Geri Hogan

November 27, 2010

I am very sad to hear the news of David's passing and want to extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and many friends. I had the pleasure of working with Dave and during that time got to know a warm, sincere, kind and very funny man. He always had time for everyone and shared his life stories with a big smile and a twinkle in his eye. I feel priveledged to have known Dave and always think of him when I see surfers out on the water. Rest peacefully friend.

Adam Kay

November 27, 2010

I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Dave's passing. Though I only had the pleasure of knowing Dave a short while back in the late '90s, I still remember him as a remarkably generous, caring and fun-loving man. If his humanity made such a deep impression on me in this short time, I am certain he was well loved by his family and friends and will be equally well missed. May he rest in peace.

Eva Knoflícková

November 27, 2010

Dear cousin David, when I was a child, I knew you only from photos as we lived so far away. And then once you came to Europe and visited us with your family. Since then I wanted to see you and Michelle again and I started to learn English, so I could once see you and talk to you again. My dream came true and I had an opportunity to spend couple of times with you. I regard highly that we could get to know each other, you were very good companion. I never forget. You will always be in my heart and memories. Your cousin Eva

Al Rehman

November 27, 2010

I knew Dave and Michelle through my friend Mike. I remember Dave as being the smartest person that I have ever known. DR. Dave was intelligent and had a great sense of humour. Too tall though, and his rhythm was too too good. Damn it...Smart, funny, nice,musical. We will miss you

Aaron White

November 26, 2010

I knew Dave during graduate school in Victoria. He was a remarkable individual with many talents and interests. His drumming was an incredible sight to behold. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family.

Denise

November 26, 2010

I will always fondly remember David as a gentle, smart, and funny guy who had tremendous talent and loved life and the outdoors.

My wish for his family is to hold on to those special memories and celebrate a life well lived.

Dave, you will be sadly missed by those of us who were lucky enough to be called your friends.

Jodi Bujdoso

November 26, 2010

I met David in 2005 and became very fond of him in the time that I knew him. I found his company to be so inspiring by learning the things he had done in his past and what inspired him to pursue his future. He was extraordinarily intelligent and had so much to offer the world and others around him. He spoke to people with heart and sincerity and I could always see the genuine nature in his eyes. My husband knew David for over 20 years and always had the nicest things to say about him. I have him to thank for introducing me to David. It was a shock to hear of his passing as he will be dearly missed by my family. I feel blessed and privileged to have known David over the years. He truly lit up the room and gave the best hugs.

We all love you David and miss you terribly.

We hope you are at peace and continuing your passions up above.

The Bujdoso Family. xo

Dustin Lippert

November 26, 2010

I was stunned and deeply saddened when I heard the news. David was exceptionally positive and always fun to be around. The world will be a little bit darker without him.

Cali Sanderson

November 26, 2010

A huge loss to any and all who knew David, as a son, brother, friend or lover. Dave you will forever be in our hearts and memories. Will miss you Davey!

David and Lakota (Scott and my puppy), both lost far too early this year, but were buddies from the very start!!

Cali Sanderson

November 26, 2010

David wanted this tattoo so bad. The wonderful smile on his face was the proof.

Cali Sanderson

November 26, 2010

Oliver Tietz

November 26, 2010

Just wanted to extend my condolences to all family and friends. I wish that we could of kept in touch after all these years but life never stands still!

Jolana Phillips-Veinott

November 26, 2010

I will miss you very much David. You and Michelle are my only cousins on this side of the continent. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this tragic time.

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